Reverend Baker Devotional Speaker Urges Wise Choice
Reverend Baker led Monday morning devotions on April 4 1955 reading first Kings chapter three about God granting Solomon a choice between wisdom and riches. He praised Solomon for choosing wisdom and warned that daily choices shape life, citing Joseph Moses Eve and Lot as examples and urging against smoking the right path.
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Baker
God
Solomon
Reverend Baker
Joseph
Moses
Eve
Lot
Behold Captain Video High and the 1955 Bearded Visitor
A puzzled traveler from 2000 arrives at Captain Video High School in 1955. He chats with Sunny Clausen and Professor Vos about the school’s oddities. The campus has grown to seven blocks, rockets zoom in halls, meals are pills, and a scholar beard prompts a humorous misadventure.
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Vid Vos
Pella High School
Sunny Clausen
Larry Angove
Grootveld
Miss Grootveld
Leroy den Besten
Vos
Captain Video High School
Brunckhorsts
Brad Sheyott
Ar Alls
J. Wilkins
Local Cub Reporters List Names in Print
Staff report credits Lorraine Slycord Andrea Boat Leora Qui Van Roekel Nancy Vander Meulen Judy Hu Sytsma Ellen Rempe Norma De Bruin. Cub Reporters include Darlene Kuiper Judy In t Veld Joan Aalbers Janella Van Hal Evelyn Dykstra Jaci Jones Judy Groen dyke Marla D Wild Linda Tysseling Janice Mol Wilma Slycord Diane Ver Dught Joyce Mary.
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Lorraine Slycord
Andrea Boat
Leora Qui van Roekel
Nancy Vander Meulen
Judy Hu Sytsma
Ellen Rempe
Norma de Bruin
Cub
Darlene Kuiper
Judy In’t Veld
Joan Aalbers
Janella van Hal
Evelyn Dykstra
Jaci Jones
Judy Groendyke
Marla D& Wild
Linda Tysseling
Janice Mol
Wilma Slycord
Diane Ver Dught
Joyce Mary
Quiet in the Study Hall Rules Students urged to study seriously and silently
An editorial emphasizes preparation and focus in the study hall. It advises bringing necessary equipment, using mood music sparingly, avoiding wasted time, sticking to one subject, and maintaining quiet. The library is for reading and learning not socializing, and noisy behavior can lead to removal. The message: be businesslike and quiet.
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Etter
Greendyke
Iowa State Teachers’ Coland Recuperation Center
Ol’ P. H
South Falls- Here We Come
A Pelladium staff trip to South Falls includes Darlene K and Beth B driving ahead, with staff members hiking and getting into minor mishaps. Three freshmen get lost and query a farmhouse for directions before the group gathers wood and begins the meal.
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South Falls
Lena
Beth B
Pelladium
Darlene K
Brunckhorst
Darlene
Falls
Shirley G
Evelyn D
Norma D. B
Jean M
Judy G
Diane
V. D
Janis K
Carol V
Dar
Darlene’s Car Trip After Class Social Evening
In social science class, Lene K. entertained peers with games and demonstrations. After cleaning up and a late return by Iarore Heth and others, Darlene’s car with 12 occupants drove into town at 7:30, ending a joyous gathering with plans for a future ride to South Falls.
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Lene K
Cate
Iarore Heth
Darlene
Tim
Beth
South Falls
Latin Student Chants Echo Band Shift at P H S
Latin class notes at P H S recount marching band rehearsals with a student chanting Sinister Dex ter and a playful focus on Latin room activities. Reports mention a paper mache Easter bonnet and a Roman banquet prep ending with the Julius Caesar movie and upcoming graduation notices. The piece notes new sergeants and lieutenants among juniors and seniors preparing for career day.
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Ervin R
D. A
Jim D
Hazel
Evelyn D
Dolorés V. B
Fern D. A
Barbara
Kathy R
Aldora B
Beth B
Central
Beth
Sally
Dramatic Talent Rising at P. H. S. Highlights
A report from P. H. S. notes an uptick in dramatic talent among students as speech classes begin readings. Latin Week mottos appear on a tag day while new Thespians debut. A lively classroom exchange prompts jokes about bigamy and polygamy and highway usage.
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I. S
Wilkins
Sally I. V
J. C
Inquiring Reporter Probes School Rule Wishes
Local inquiring reporter surveys students on rules to remove. Responses highlight noon gate closings excuses for lateness and seating plans. Students mention skip day wish and full day relief from noon lockdown.
Student opinions on school rules and discipline
Janice V. urges change on late admit rules beyond minus slips. Janice S. cites many teachers issuing detention slips. Ronald K. objects to needing excuses for slight lateness. Mary D. J. favors noon gate openings. David V. bans chewing gum in classes.
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Janice V. P
Janice S
Ronald K
Mary D. J
David V
Parents weigh names with family and cultural factors
Some parents struggle to choose a baby name while others have rich relations and strong family traditions guiding the decision. The piece highlights the influence of heritage and connections on naming choices.
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P.H. S
A. D
Shirley Groendyke
Kathy Redeker
Beth Brom
Janis Kuyper
Tom Boat
Doug Heerema
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Avis Ver Hoef
Editorial
Federal Discount Corp
Livermore
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Martin Naaktgeboren
Don J. van Gorp
Bankers Life Insurance
Zenith
Pella Hotel
Audiphone Co
Fleming Bldg
Des Moines
BOYER
Paardekooper
Ideal Pharmacy
Gary V. Vi
Joan V. W
Lee N
van Gorp Hatchery
Pella
Walnut Grove
Anisher
Owen
Saxe
Ben Keller
Bendix
Wormhoudt’s
Cross
Aldrin
Shell Chemical Corporation
Agricultural Chemicals Division
Locust Street
St. Louis
Farmers Cooperative Exchange
Pella Monroe
Otley
Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange
Sully Sully Co-operative Exchange
Taintor
Taintor Co-operative
Tracy Tracy
Estate Plant Foods Rinnell
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